Little Maplestead, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Maplestead, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Maplestead are administered by Braintree District Council. View the full Braintree District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Maplestead
Little Maplestead is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Braintree district of Essex, England, with a population of 257 as recorded in the 2021 census. This serene community may present opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its rural charm and local development potential.
Population: 257 (2021)
District: Braintree
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Braintree
- Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
- LSOA: Braintree 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Maplestead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Maplestead.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Little Maplestead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
68 planning applications found near Little Maplestead.
- - School Farm Cottage Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Proposed single- storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Ethels Cottage Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Application for approval of details as reserved by condition 3 of approved application 19/02276/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - Woodertons Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Application for approval of details as reserved by conditions 3 & 4 of approved application 23/00257/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2023-05-05
View full details - - Woodertons Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Demolition of modern single-storey lean-to addition to barn; reinstatement of yard wall between house and barn; construction of single-storey lean-to addition to barn; construction of glazed and tiled
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2022-08-24
View full details - - School Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Extension to existing office and accommodation to provide an annexe for care of parents as well as office space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-12-21
View full details - - School Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Extension to existing office and accommodation to provide an annexe for care of parents as well as office space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-12-21
View full details - - Woodertons Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Demolition of modern single-storey lean-to addition to barn; reinstatement of yard wall between house and barn; construction of single-storey lean-to addition to barn; construction of glazed link betw
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-12-09
View full details - - Woodertons Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Demolition of modern single-storey lean-to addition to barn; reinstatement of yard wall between house and barn; construction of single-storey lean-to addition to barn; construction of glazed link betw
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-12-09
View full details - - Maplestead Hall Church Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SL
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - Erection of fertiliser storage tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-10-30
View full details - - Maplestead Hall Church Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SL
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development -Erection of fertiliser storage tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-08-05
View full details - - St John The Baptist Church Church Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SL
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 of approved application 19/00868/LBC & conditon 3 of 19/00867/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-07-16
View full details - - School Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 9 and 11 of approved application 18/02089/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-06-10
View full details - - Little Lodge Farm Church Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition nos. 3, 4 and 5 of approved application 19/00094/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-05-13
View full details - - School Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Change of roof material to main barn to slate, relocation of the accessible WC and additional fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-04-27
View full details - - School House Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Change of roof material to main barn to slate, relocation of the accessible WC and additional fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2020-04-27
View full details - - School Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of application 18/02089/LBC.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Braintree | Date: 2019-07-09
View full details - - St John The Baptist Church Church Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SL
Proposed parish room related to the use of St John the baptist church
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2019-05-15
View full details - - School Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Restoration of barn and extension to provide ancillary residential accommodation and community room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Braintree | Date: 2018-11-23
View full details - - School Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Restoration of barn and extension to provide ancillary residential accommodation and community room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2018-11-23
View full details - - Woodertons Farm Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Essex CO9 2SN
Construction of outdoor swimming pool (4.6m x 11.0m) and associated pump/filter enclosure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Braintree | Date: 2017-07-31
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A brief summary of Little Maplestead in Essex
Little Maplestead is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Braintree district of Essex, England, with a population of 257 as recorded in the 2021 census. This serene community may present opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its rural charm and local development potential. The settlement has a population of approximately 257 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.
Property prices in Little Maplestead show an average sale price of £373,280, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Maplestead a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Maplestead includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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